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    The Korean Government is inviting 80 outstanding undergraduate students from Africa and Latin America to participate in the 2018 GKS program from July 9th to August 10th. This 5-week training program will be hosted by 4 Korean universities and aims to provide an in-depth academic experience and nurture future leaders in fields like animal biotechnology, ICT, and materials science. Students will receive airfare, room and board, participate in lectures, conduct research projects, and learn about Korean culture and history. To apply, students must choose one of the 4 designated host universities by the April 13th deadline and submit the required documents to the contact office.

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    The Korean Government is inviting 80 outstanding undergraduate students from Africa and Latin America to participate in the 2018 GKS program from July 9th to August 10th. This 5-week training program will be hosted by 4 Korean universities and aims to provide an in-depth academic experience and nurture future leaders in fields like animal biotechnology, ICT, and materials science. Students will receive airfare, room and board, participate in lectures, conduct research projects, and learn about Korean culture and history. To apply, students must choose one of the 4 designated host universities by the April 13th deadline and submit the required documents to the contact office.

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    The Korean Government is inviting 80 outstanding undergraduate students from Africa and Latin America to participate in the 2018 GKS program from July 9th to August 10th. This 5-week training program will be hosted by 4 Korean universities and aims to provide an in-depth academic experience and nurture future leaders in fields like animal biotechnology, ICT, and materials science. Students will receive airfare, room and board, participate in lectures, conduct research projects, and learn about Korean culture and history. To apply, students must choose one of the 4 designated host universities by the April 13th deadline and submit the required documents to the contact office.

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    Application Guide

    2018 GKS
    African
    Latin American
    Undergraduate
    GKS for
    African and Latin American
    Undergraduate Students
    The Korean Government invites outstanding undergraduate students from Africa and Latin America.
    This training program is designed to provide students with an in-depth academic training and invaluable
    experience in Korea. This program seeks to nurture future leaders who will contribute to the development of
    global society and further friendship between Korea and their home country. Students who are interested in
    this training program are welcome to apply.

    Title 2018 GKS for African and Latin American Undergraduate Students
    Period July 9th (Monday) ~ August 10th (Friday) 2018 (5 weeks)

    Number of Participants 80 undergraduate students in total (40 from Africa / 40 from Latin America)
    Host Organization National Institute for International Education (NIIED), Ministry of Education,
    Republic of Korea

    Eligibility
    a. Be a citizen of one of the African or Latin American countries
    b. Be enrolled in the second to fourth year as an undergraduate student in the university/college located in
    African or Latin American countries
    c. Be fluent in English
    d. Be mentally and physically healthy
    e. Have the ability and willingness to adapt to Korean culture and life in Korea

    ● Training Institutions and Training Fields

    Training Institution Training Field


    Chonbuk National Univeristy Animal Biotechnology and Animal Science
    Africa
    Kangwon National University Agriculture and Life Science

    Chonnam National University Material Science and Engineering


    Latin America
    Dongseo University ICT Convergence
    Application

    a. Application Offices for African Students


    Training Institution Contact for Application
    Office of International Cooperation
    Chonbuk http://ioffice.cbnu.edu
    National University Ms. Hyeseon Choi: [email protected]
    Tel.(+82)63-270-4757, Fax.(+82)63-270-2099
    Africa
    Asia-Pacific & Africa Cooperation Academy
    Kangwon http://apca.kangwon.ac.kr
    National University Ms. Joanne E. Jeong: [email protected]
    Tel.(+82)33-250-7299, Fax.(+82)10-9805-0603

    b. Application Offices for Latin American Students


    Training Institution Contact for Application
    Office of International Affairs
    http://international.jnu.ac.kr
    Chonnam National University
    Ms. Byeol Jeon: [email protected]
    Latin Tel.(+82)62-530-1272, Fax.(+82)62-530-1269
    America Office of International Exchange Center
    http://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/eng
    Dongseo University
    Mr. Leo Choi: [email protected]
    Tel.(+82)51-320-2746, Fax.(+82)51-320-2094

    c. How to Apply
    ① Choose one of the two (2) designated Korean universities according to your region and major. You can
    choose only one of the two universities for your application. You are not allowed to apply to more than one
    university. Multiple applications will be excluded during the final selection process.
    ② Submit required documents to the chosen application office.
    ③ If you pass the document screening, you will be invited for an interview from your application office.
    Interviews will be conducted by either Skype or phone.

    d. Application Deadline : April 13th


    ※ Applications will be processed on the first come first serve basis.

    d. Required Documents
    ① Completed Application Form
    ② A Copy of the Passport Information Page
    ③ Proof of Enrollment from Currently Enrolled University
    ④ Original Sealed Transcript from Currently Enrolled University
    ⑤ Self Introduction and Research Plan
    ⑥ A Letter of Recommendation from an Academic Source
    ※ Note : Additional documents may be required from the university you apply to. For documents ①, ② and ③, you
    should use the provided template.
    Benefits
    a. NIIED and/or the training institutions will be responsible for round trip air ticket, room and board during the
    duration of the program, and traveler’s insurance.
    b. Participants will be responsible for transportation fare in his/her country, visa fee, etc.

    Program

    Activities Contents
    Orientation Introduction to the overall program

    Lectures Specific field of study, Korean language, History and culture

    Research Project, Lab Activities, Conduct specific research projects along with mentoring
    Seminars etc. from Korean graduate students

    Related laboratories, Research institutes and/or industrial sites,


    Field Trip
    Cultural or historical sites

    Presentation of research results,


    Closing Awards to the outstanding performances,
    Formation of Alumni network

    ※ Specific programs will vary according to the training institution.

    Others
    a. The program will be offered in English.
    b. Students will stay in university dormitories (2~3 persons per room, mostly Korean food will be provided).
    c. All lectures/events for this program will be mandatory. Participation during the weekend may be required.
    d. It is desirable that students make efforts to understand Korean language, education, culture and etc. by
    visiting our website (www.studyinkorea.go.kr) before their arrival in Korea.
    e. For further information, please contact one of the application offices in the 4 designated Korean universities.

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